Continuing Education is perfect for a (1) designated Administrator or Alternate who must comply with TAC §558.260, and (2) a prior administrator or alternate not currently designated but maintaining compliance with TAC §558.260, and (3) anyone who wants to improve their knowledge on a broad range of topics specific to TX HCSSAs.
Continuing Education programs are added throughout the year soon after TAHC&H conferences/events conclude. All programs are à la carte, that is, you have the flexibility to browse and order programs that suit your specific needs and are applicable to your role and responsibility.
Financial Reporting Overview
Summary:Overview of the basic financial records of an agency.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
Faculty: Peterson
Program Description: In this program you will learn how to read financial statements,
the significant aspects and relationships of the balance sheet, the statement of income and accrual versus
cash basis accounting. Also included is a discussion on the bank account, accounts receivable, start up costs, liability accounts and revenue recognition.
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Discuss the significance of your financial statements
Discuss how to read a financial statement and balance sheet
Examine the statement of income and accrual versus cash basis accounting
Define the basic business transactions recorded in your accounting system
About the Presenter: Presented by John Peterson, CPA, MBA, President, Peterson & Peterson, PC.
John Peterson is President of Peterson & Peterson, P.C. He is a Texas licensed Certified Public Accountant and has a Masters of Business Administration
degree from the University of Nebraska. He is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and Beta Gamma Sigma, the national honorary business scholastic society.
John developed tax, accounting, cost reporting, audit representation and management services practice to small and medium sized businesses.
He also developed the health industry market niche including home health agencies, hospice agencies, comprehensive outpatient rehab facilities,
skilled nursing facilities and Texas Home & Community Based Services agencies. His firm’s current client list totals over 800 and covers businesses
throughout Texas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, and New York. He has created and provided health industry workshops to
home health executives and made presentations to the health industry association conferences.
John also represents the State of Texas on the 16 State Coalition Group that meets regularly with Palmetto officials to discuss current health
industry practices and problems. He is a past member of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of MetroCorps Bancshares, Inc., a publicly
traded bank holding company with banks in Texas and California.
Education-Training Credits:
1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[1582] Financial Reporting Overview
[1354] Financial Responsibilities of the
Texas HCSSA Administrator
Subscription Type: Individual
Faculty: Berman
This program covers
a variety of topics to provide administrators with knowledge and tools to
improve their financial oversight responsibilities. Topics include:
cash management techniques for home care
banking relationships
use and control of bank accounts
employer implications of health care reform
and in particular:
compliance dates
small vs. large employer
penalties
employer subsidies
tax credits
required disclosures
This program is presented by Sheldon J. Berman, CPA, CVA,
Principal, Simione Consultants, LLC. Shelly Berman is a Principal for
Simione Consultants and is responsible for the firm’s Merger &
Acquisition Department which includes the supervision and review of merger
& acquisition activity for home care, hospice and private duty providers.
Shelly has extensive expertise in the valuations of health care and in particular home health care
including, but not limited to, providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation,
home infusion, respiratory, hospice, private duty and medical equipment
suppliers. These companies include all auspices of the health care industry.
He has performed valuation
assignments including merger & acquisition appraisals, sales and
divestitures, fairness opinions, shareholder transactions, litigation support
and appeared as an expert witness in court proceedings.
Education-Training Credits:
1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[3684] Finding the Value in OASIS E
Learn about the link between OASIS-E and HHVBP.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: In this session, SimiTree’s J'non Griffin demonstrates how OASIS E data
will be used to define your agency’s Home Health Quality Reporting portfolio and performance scoring for Value Based Purchasing. Learn which items
are used in these programs, how the new Social Determinants of Health items will impact your agency, and why accurate data collection is imperative to agency success.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): J'non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C, Prinicpal, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s): J'non Griffin is a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration
in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D),
Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C) and is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador.
J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars, and has been a nationally recognized speaker on a variety of subjects.
[3684] Finding the Value in OASIS E
[3826] Fraud and Abuse Detection and Prevention in Home Care
Reviews some of the most common schemes to which our seniors may be subjected and discover how to
identify these situations so we can detect, stop, report, and prevent further victimization.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: We commit to caring for our community’s most vulnerable citizens.
We often don’t realize just how vulnerable they are until we come across someone who’s been taken advantage of or abused by someone they trusted.
As Administrators and advocates for our clients’ general wellbeing we must educate ourselves, our staff, and our community about detecting and
preventing elder fraud and abuse. This program reviews some of the most common schemes to which our seniors may be subjected and discover how to
identify these situations so we can detect, stop, report, and prevent further victimization.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.08.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings,
specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant my primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through
regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems.
[3826] Fraud and Abuse Detection and Prevention in Home Care
[3108] Fraud, Abuse & Ethics
Provides a general overview of healthcare fraud & abuse laws with a practical understanding of how they work.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: November 14, 2017
TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.00 Clock Hrs
Social Worker
1.00 CEU
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: Medicare certified home health agencies,
private duty agencies and hospices are looking for ways to collaborate with other providers, including
referral sources. While collaboration may address some difficult problems, the statute and rules regarding
fraud and abuse still apply to all provider types. This program provides a general overview of
healthcare fraud & abuse laws that affect providers including:
False Claims Act
Stark & Anti-Kickback Statutes
Statistics, investigations, and unethical conduct (including blatant overutilization) is discussed.
The program also provides a fundamental understanding of these laws to Home Care
administrators using real-life home care examples. These case studies include a range of situations in marketing,
delivery of care, and referral arrangements. By discussing these laws in context of common scenarios, this presentation
provides a practical understanding of how they work.
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will actively engage in the activity and indicate an intent to change or
enhance their practice by ensuring application of fraud and abuse surveillance within their agency to promote ethical standards of practice.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: William Dombi, JD, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice
About the Presenter: William Dombi, JD is the President of the
National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Bill specializes in legal, legislative, and regulatory advocacy on behalf of
patients and providers of home health and hospice care. With nearly 40 years of experience in health care law and policy,
he has been involved in virtually all legislative and regulatory efforts affecting home care and hospice since 1975,
including the expansion of the Medicare home health benefit in 1980, the formation of the hospice benefit in 1983, the
institution on Medicare PPS for home health in 2000, and the national health care reform legislation in 2010. With
litigation, Dombi was lead counsel in the landmark lawsuit that reformed the Medicare home health services benefit,
challenges to HMO home care cutbacks for high-tech home care patients, lawsuits against Medicaid programs for inadequate
payment rates, along with current lawsuits challenging the Medicare home health face-to-face encounter rule and the
Department of labor changes to the overtime rules under the Fair labor Standards Act.
In addition to litigation, Bill offers extensive community and professional educational services through lectures,
publications, teleconferences, and videos. He is the Editor and lead author of Home Care & Hospice Law: A Handbook for
Executives, the only comprehensive legal treatise on the topic. His lectures include market trends in home care,
compliance, risk management, patient rights, fraud and abuse, health care reimbursement, legislative and regulatory
reforms, and legal issues in telehealth services.
[3108] Fraud, Abuse & Ethics
[3458] Fraud, Waste & Abuse
Reviews relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse plus tips for improving agency compliance programs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 17, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: Home care and hospice providers face a daunting array of complex laws and regulations, with non-compliance potentially
resulting in a host of criminal charges, civil sanctions and administrative enforcement actions. This program reviews relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse,
recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou, Partner, LilesParker & Heidi Kocher, J.D., M.B.A., C.H.C., Liles Parker
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou Ms. Papapanagiotou’s practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters
for a wide array of health care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance
with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and
hospice providers, and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with
compliance plans, forming new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues
Heidi Kocher is a partner with the law firm of Liles Parker. She has over 20 years of experience advising and defending health care clients
on legal and regulatory matters affecting providers of all sizes. She is an expert in all aspects of compliance and privacy programs, including developing and deploying policies,
procedures and training. Her experience includes serving as a Chief Compliance Officer and a Chief Privacy Officer, implementing the various requirements and aspects of Corporate
Integrity Agreements, and responding to and defending audits from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers up through the ALJ level. She received her J.D. from Georgetown
University Law Center. She is licensed in Texas and Maryland, and admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. She is also Certified in Health Care Compliance.
[3458] Fraud, Waste & Abuse
[3709] Fraud, Waste & Abuse- Recent Developments and Compliance Tips
A review of relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 15, 2022
Program Description: Home care and hospice providers face a daunting array of complex laws and regulations,
with non-compliance potentially resulting in a host of criminal charges, civil sanctions and administrative enforcement actions. This session will review
relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou, Esq. Liles Parker PLLC
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou's practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of
health care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance with federal and
state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers,
and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming
new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues.
[3709] Fraud, Waste & Abuse- Recent Developments and Compliance Tips
[3807] Fraud, Waste & Abuse - Recent Developments and Compliance Tips
Reviews relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse,
recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 7, 2023
Program Description: Home care and hospice providers face a daunting array of complex laws and regulations, with non-compliance
potentially resulting in a host of criminal charges, civil sanctions and administrative enforcement actions. This program reviews relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse,
recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.07.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou, Esq., Liles Parker PLLC
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou's practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of health care providers,
including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a
wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers, and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, including initial
enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and
reimbursement issues.
[3807] Fraud, Waste & Abuse - Recent Developments and Compliance Tips
[3569] Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Let’s Talk About Legal Marketing Practices (Because No One Looks Good in Orange)
Reviews the current state of Federal and Texas state fraud and abuse law governing marketing plus tips for structuring compliant arrangements.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2021
Program Description: There’s been a rise in investigation, civil litigation and criminal prosecution and of marketing arrangements,
including in the home health and hospice industry sector. This presentation reviews the current state of Federal and Texas state fraud and abuse law governing marketing and
review several example cases. The presenters also present tips for structuring compliant arrangements.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][4]ethics
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Heidi Kocher, JD, MBA, CHC, Partner, Liles Parker, PLLC and Jennifer Papapanagiotou, JD, Partner, Liles Parker, PLLC
About the Presenter(s): Heidi Kocher Esq., MBA, CHC, is a partner with the law firm of Liles Parker. She has over 20 years of experience advising
and defending health care clients on legal and regulatory matters affecting providers of all sizes. She is an expert in all aspects of compliance and privacy programs, including developing and
deploying policies, procedures and training. Her experience includes serving as a Chief Compliance Officer and a Chief Privacy Officer, implementing the various requirements and aspects of
Corporate Integrity Agreements, and responding to and defending audits from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers up through the ALJ level. She received her J.D. from Georgetown University
Law Center. She is licensed in Texas and Maryland, and admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. She is also Certified in Health Care Compliance.
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou's practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of health
care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance with federal and state fraud and
abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers, and in Medicare and
Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming new businesses, and
addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues
[3569] Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Let’s Talk About Legal Marketing Practices (Because No One Looks Good in Orange)
[3139] Fraud, Waste and Abuse: Ongoing and Unstoppable
Understand what is at stake by understanding your responsibilities and legal obligations.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/13/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care
& Administrator Program in Houston. It is one of 15 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers
receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: November 13, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][4]ethics
Program Description: Federal and state governments have ramped up their efforts to combat fraud, waste and abuse in the
healthcare system. Despite these efforts, providers throughout the nation continue to face enforcement action.
Understand what is at stake, by understanding your responsibilities and legal obligations.
This program helps you become familiar with the...
Anti-kickback Statute
Stark Law
False Claims Act
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will actively engage in the activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by ensuring
application of fraud and abuse surveillance within their agency to promote ethical standards of practice.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Luis J. Acevedo, Acevedo & Edwards, PLLC
About the Presenter: Luis J. Acevedo has been practicing law since 1993. He has substantial
experience in executive management of large corporations inside and outside the healthcare industry. Mr. Acevedo has a Master’s degree in
Healthcare Law and extensive knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the healthcare industry, including access, compliance, fraud and
abuse and e-health. As an attorney for multiple business entities and in-house counsel for Atlantis Health Care Group, Inc., he offers impressive
experience in corporate, real estate and business counseling. Mr. Acevedo has used his extensive background to help health care clients resolve internal
conflicts, sales and transactions, and conflicts with government agencies.
[3139] Fraud, Waste and Abuse: Ongoing and Unstoppable
[3290] From Hospice Referral to Discharge – How to Mitigate Your Risk and Collect Your Money
A review of patient billing & clinical qualifications from referral to notice of election to certification/recertification to discharge.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/29/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from
both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 29, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: In this program the presenters - one is a hospice regulatory expert, one is a hospice billing expert -
review patient billing and clinical qualifications from referral to notice of election (NOE) to certification/recertification to discharge.
Also examined are requirements for each of these steps.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an
intent to change their practice by identifying areas of financial impact related to billing and clinical documentation.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Kerry Arp, RN, BSN, Vice President of Consulting Services, HealthCare ConsultLink &
Jill Schuerman, Founder and CEO, Schuerman Business Consulting, LLC
About the Presenter: Kerry Arp has over 18 successful years of experience within the Medical Field specializing in
Practice Management, Team-Building, Program Development, Healthcare Compliance (CHAP/JCAHO), Risk Management, Community Relations, Training, Budgeting,
Talent Management, Quality Control and Client/Patient/Provider Relations. She is Vice President of Consulting Services for HealthCare ConsultLink
with oversight of Home Health and Hospice Consultants in Education, Recruitment, Orientation, Training, and Regulatory Guidance. Kerry also involved
in customer education related to outsourcing in Home Health and Hospice for Agency Start Up, Mock Survey, QAPI, ADR/UPIC, Accreditation information,
and education to agencies, and she provides subject matter expertise in Hospice regulations.
About the Presenter: Jill Schuerman has over 14 years in hospice, serving as regional and national
Director of Reimbursement overseeing billing/collections for 17 agencies in 6 states, and collaborating with the Compliance officers in the
review of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and changes and the creation of related Policy and Procedures.Currently, Ms. Schuerman is the
Founder and CEO of Schuerman Business Consulting, LLC., which provides outsourced billing services, billing training, and billing due
diligence audits for hospice agencies. She has been an Associate Member of TAHCH since starting her business in 2016, as well as a member
of the Palmetto Home Health and Hospice Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group, and a Patron Member and Board Member of the
Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization. Ms. Schuerman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and is a frequent speaker on hospice billing topics.
[3290] From Hospice Referral to Discharge – How to Mitigate Your Risk and Collect Your Money
[3058] Get Ready! Changes Ahead for Hospice
Education-Training Credits:
1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary: 2018 Hospice Changes
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
Faculty: Sherri Foster and Carolyn Williams
Program Description: The fiscal year 2018 Hospice Proposed Final
Rule will become effective October 1, 2017. In this session, the speakers will talk about Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP),
changes to the hospice wage index and payment rate, aggregate cap amount, new Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) measures, the launch of Hospice Compare, CASPER reports and the Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool (HEART).
In conjunction, speakers will tie in how clinical behaviors affect each of these changes.
Presentation Date: 08.10.2017
Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and
indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by identifying how clinical behaviors affect changes in financial and quality reporting measures.
About the Presenter: Sherri Foster, RN has worked in the home health
and hospice industry, in patient care, management and consulting rolls for 20 years. Her primary role is a legal nurse consultant
with Brooks Acevedo, Attorneys at Law, working with Hospice providers on regulatory and billing compliance issues. Her previous
experience as a hospice administrator allows her unique insights into helping hospice providers in all aspects of ADR and ZPIC
preparation as well as comprehensive regulatory and billing compliance.
About the Presenter: Carolyn Williams has a clinical background in
home health and hospice regulatory and billing compliance. Ms. Williams began her career as a home health registered nurse in
1997 as a field RN. Later, she served as a case manager, Director of Patient Care and served many years’ as a former home health
agency executive. Ms. Williams holds Board Certifications in Healthcare Compliance and Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS, and
is a Certified HIPAA Professional. Ms. Williams also brings experience as a former Medicare and Hospice Regulatory Specialist at
the Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice.
[3058] Get Ready! Changes Ahead for Hospice
[3663] Grow & Diversify Your Home Care Business
Variety is the spice of life! And for your home care business, diversification could be the key.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: Variety is the spice of life! And for your home care business, diversification could be the key.
This session examines ways to combat today's financial challenges, as well as the pros, cons, and considerations of adding a new revenue stream,
forming a partnership with a provider already doing it successfully, or expanding services. There is discussion about the attraction of value-based, risk-sharing agreements
with new partners as a means to test the water for both parties.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): J’non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C, Principal, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s): J’non Griffinis a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health Care
Administration in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare
Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D), Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C) and
is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador. J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars, and has been a nationally recognized
speaker on a variety of subjects.
[3663] Grow & Diversify Your Home Care Business
[1614] Grow Your Business Texas Sized
Subscription Type:
Individual
Faculty:Alch & Garrison
Jo Alch, RN, DON and Founder of Acappella In Home Care and
Administrator Jaime Garrison present key aspects that have taken Acappella In Home Care from a home
based private pay business in 2006 to a nationally recognized franchised company in 2010. In this program
you will learn to brand and diversify your business, network for referrals, monitor client care and staff
performance, and provide exceptional care by putting the client first and supporting your caregivers.
Presented by Jo Alch, RN, DON and Founder of Acappella In Home Care and Administrator Jaime Garrison, Acappella In Home Care.
Education-Training Credits:
2.0 Hrs HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[3851] Growing Your Agency with RN Delegation
What Texas Health and Human Services as well as the Texas Board of Nursing
says about RN Delegation and new strategies to grow your community!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 21, 2024
Presentation Track | All HCSSAs
Program Description: In this program, Pat T. Nixon, RN -BSN, CALM – CDP, MBA will combine and explain what Texas Health and Human Services as well as the Texas Board of Nursing
says about RN Delegation. She offers a clinical explanation and strategy on how HCSSAs can safely implement RN Delegation and Health Maintenance Activities into their operations to grow their communities and
allow their clients to age in place. Pat provides guidance on many topics around clinical compliance including Medication Administration, Diabetic Care, Effective Care Coordination, Advance Directives and
many other clinical topics. This program will help you with new strategies to grow your community!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.21.2026
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Pat Nixon, RN -BSN, CALM – CDP, MBA, Owner, iNurse Delegate
About the Presenter(s): Pat Nixon RN – BSN, MBA is the owner of iNurse Delegate, delegating and training more than
twenty Assisted Living and Personal Assistance Agencies across Texas. She has strategically studied the regulations from both Texas Health and Human Services
as well as the Texas Board of Nursing to debunk the mysteries behind safe and effective delegation. She maintains her Certification in Assisted Living Management
and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
She has spoken across Texas educating nurses, managers, and senior care operators on RN Delegation and how it can be used to grow their
Assisted Living or Personal Assistance Service Agency. Having successfully operated assisted living facilities, home health agencies, and personal care agencies,
Pat is an expert on the regulations and legislation affecting senior care. As an RN, Pat holds a clinical background in the management of geriatric patients
in both acute care, home health and hospice settings.
[3851] Growing Your Agency with RN Delegation
[3825] Growing Your Business Through Third-Party Payers
Explores the practical aspects of diversifying revenue streams through
engagements with third-party payers.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: Home care is more than private pay. Greg Bean explores the practical aspects of diversifying revenue streams through
engagements with third-party payers such as Veteran Affairs (VA), Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage. You will learn
actionable strategies for navigating government and third-party payer relationships, paving the way for payer
diversification and business expansion.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.08.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Greg Bean, VP Business Development, Paradigm
About the Presenter(s): Greg Bean Coming Soon!
[3825] Growing Your Business Through Third-Party Payers
[3281] Growing your Private Duty Agency through Community Outreach
Learn How Acappella included education and community outreach increase sales volume.
NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 9/9/2019 This program was presented on 08/28/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th Annual Meeting in Grapevine.
It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 28, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hrs
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
§97.260[a][9]community resources
§97.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: What was started at a kitchen table with a big vision and little money,
Acappella in Home Care has grown to become one of the largest privately owned home care agencies in the country.
Learn How Acappella included education and community outreach increase sales volume. In 2018 alone, gross sales increased by 35%.
Community Outreach like a weekly podcast, collecting pajamas for needy seniors, and offering continuing education to area nurses
and social workers all helped build the Acappella brand.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and
indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing community education and outreach programs to increase referrals.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jo Alch, RN, Acappella in Home Care
About the Presenter: Jo Alch is the Founder and Director of Nursing at Acappella in Home Care.
Jo worked as a hospice field and triage nurse for many years, discovering a big void in exceptional private duty care and nursing services.
Jo opened Acappella in 2006, with a vision to be the leading private pay agency in the DFW area. Jo has won numerous awards for her efforts.
She was selected as one of the “Great 100 RNs” in Dallas in 2007. In 2012, Jo was awarded D Magazine’s prestigious “Excellence in Nursing” for
home care, and was also recognized by Nurses.com magazine as a regional finalist for outstanding home care nursing. Jo served on the Board of
Directors of the Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice, and had an active role on the private pay committee. She is currently serving on
the board for the Community Council of Greater Dallas, and is the committee chair for the Dallas Area Agency on Aging. Jo is an active member of
her church choir, recently performing at Carnegie Hall in NYC. She is originally from New Orleans, where she is in the Krewe of Muses. Jo has an
amazing husband and three wonderful children.
[3281] Growing your Private Duty Agency through Community Outreach
[3516] Growth Hacks for Your Agency
Educational and entertaining growth strategies you can implement sitting behind a computer!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
0.75 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: In this presentation Jeff Howell delivers an educational and entertaining session on new growth strategies for the home care industry.
Witness real-life examples, demonstrating how a home care agency can grow sitting behind a computer!
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeff Howell, Director of Growth, Alayacare
About the Presenter(s): Jeff Howell is the Director of Growth at AlayaCare and since joining Alayacare,
the company has grown from 74 to 500 employees and Jeff has overseen all of AlayaCare’s growth strategies. He has presentations on a myriad of growth
topics and a 30,000 foot view presentation as well.
[3516] Growth Hacks for Your Agency
[3861] Guarantee Your Success with HH VBP
This progressive presentation tackles the HH VBP reform from all angles for success to assure your V2V performance produces newly identified outcome levels.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 10, 2024
Program Description: Home Health’s Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Model is the latest of the Impact Act Volume to
Value reforms to affect how we develop and deliver care. By redefining HH quality in terms of Pay-for-Performance (P4P), VBP seeks to improve care efficiency.
As a result, traditional HH Care production and management processes fail to achieve VBP-based quality baselines and the related bonus payment.
When reviewing the HH VBP model, it quickly becomes apparent that the depth and specificity employed to track, define,
and reward qualified care extends well beyond the current level of management in most Home Health agencies. The complexity of VBP contrasts starkly
with both the Star Ratings and HHCAHPS models we know, and it is much more difficult to achieve success. Finally, HH VPB will deliver bonus payments
to the top 10% of HH Providers nationally, and few if any Providers could hope to qualify for the bonus without a major VBP-based quality initiative
in their agencies. This progressive presentation tackles the HH VBP reform from all angles for success to assure your V2V performance produces newly identified outcome levels.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 9.10.2026
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Arnie Cisneros, Owner and President; and Kimberly McCormick, Executive Clinical Director; Home Health Strategic Management (HHSM)
About the Presenter(s): Arnie Cisneros is the President of Home Health Strategic Management; he has 30+ years of experience as a Physical
Therapist across the care continuum, and he serves as a Post-Acute Consultant for multiple Health Systems and HH Providers. He is renowned for his adaptation of traditional Healthcare
operations to address ongoing CMS reforms.
About the Presenter(s): Kimberly McCormick RN/BSN, a highly accomplished clinical consultant in the Home Health industry,
is Executive Clinical Director for Home Health Strategic Management. Her 28 years’ experience in Home Health, 8 spent as Administrator of a Home Health Agency, has given
her the experience and the knowledge to provide unrivaled insight into the home care arena. Kimberly has established herself as a national expert in the area of Utilization
Management and Operation Excellence in Home Health services. During her time as Administrator, she achieved deficiency-free surveys by The Joint Commission, deficiency-free
Department of Health & CMS surveys, and a 0.42% error rate on an ADR audit. Kimberly is a contributing author on the HHSM newsletter and is presenting nationally on
home care topics and care models proposed by CMS and MedPac for the future of the Home Health industry.
[3861] Guarantee Your Success with HH VBP